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Wisconsin Workers' Compensation Laws <\/h1>\n
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Wisconsin may be America’s Dairyland, but you know that only the most dedicated workers could have created the Monona Terrace and the Quadracci Pavilion. You also know that when you are injured<\/a>, one of the best ways to recover is to spend some time north of Highway 23. But recovery<\/a> takes time, and you might think you cannot afford to take the time of work that you need. Fortunately, Wisconsin workers’ compensation laws require your employer<\/a> to provide you with benefits<\/a> which help to compensate both of you for the financial hardships of workplace injuries.<\/p>\r\n

The table and information below summarize important components of Wisconsin workers’ comp laws.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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\u00a7 102.01, et seq.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Filing Time Limits<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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\u00a7 102.43<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Mental Injury Coverage<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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  • Some (School Dist. No. 1, Village of Brown Deer v. Department of Industry Labor and Human Relations<\/i>, 215 N.W.2d 373 (Wis. 1974))<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

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